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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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